What is the cost for 2nd class franking?

Since the Royal Mail postal rate changes of 31st March 2014, the cost for sending an item by 2nd class post through the franking process is just 37p. Compare that to the normal price of 53p when using an ordinary stamp and you can see a 30% reduction in cost.

This represents a saving of 16p and is applicable to standard letters only.

These Royal Mail discounts are only available when you use a franking machine, so if you are in business and don’t need 1st class mail delivery you can stand to make some incredible savings every day.

As you would expect, the cost of a franking machine can vary enormously depending on the make and model and the volume of mail it can process. Essentially if you rent a machine the costs can be anywhere between several hundred to several thousand pounds, which doesn't include the cost of the actual postage....

If you have been in business for some time and are now experiencing significant growth that requires extra reliance on the postal service then buying a machine outright might be affordable and less costly in the long-run than renting....